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THR Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Accompanied by 2-Calcified Hips (the Right Fused)

Before the hips got to the point they are now, my lumbar spinal stenosis necessitated a rollator’s use approx. 6-years ago.

Having been walking either with the aid of crutches and a rollator for as long as I have, muscles have atrophied.

My expectations are low as far as post-D/A THR surgical mobility is concerned, due to my back. But expectations are average to above, regarding hip-pain remission.

I would eventually like to dispense with the rollator. But with both hips replaced, I assume my spine will also have to be surgically repaired, before I can walk unaided or with a cane.

I would like to hear any comments from any who have been in a similar situation to mine? Or, advice from those who have had experience dealing with similar associative conditions?

From my reading, it would seem that significant, spine, pelvis, hip and leg manipulations are involved with a THR. I’m wondering in my case, what I can expect spine & overall pain wise following surgery?

*Attendant to the pain question, I’ve been taking Tramadol for approx. 5-years. I was taking 4-50 MG tablets every 24hrs. But a couple years ago, I decided to down-titrate to 3 and then 2 tablets (now, 50 MG every 12-hrs.). I take no other pain meds, with the exception of Celebrex -- perhaps 1-per month -- when I’m planning on doing something outside the norm.*

With that said, I’m wondering what, other than Tylenol I can take following THR. Anyone else in similar opioid pain med fix prior to surgery? How did you fare?

Shared experience, not medical advice.